Who are the top FIFA 23 Wonderkids to watch out for? A top 10 list

Who are the top FIFA 23 Wonderkids to watch out for? A top 10 list

Steve Njuguna
updated at September 9, 2023 at 11:01 AM
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FIFA 23 is currently the world's most famous football game, and all the great upcoming talents are featured in their respective teams. Today we look at the top FIFA 23 Wonderkids to watch out for.

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Video game enthusiasts play FIFA 23 at the Milan games fair. Photo by Emanuele Cremaschi
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These Wonderkids are players under 23 who have exhibited talent and potential to be world-class players. With time and gameplay, their overall rating increases.

Who are the best FIFA 23 Wonderkids?

The best FIFA 23 Wonderkids can slot into your team immediately and make a difference. Some big names include Leeds United goalkeeper Ilhan Meslier and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.

Which FIFA 23 Wonderkids are cheap?

Most young talents on FIFA 23 are highly priced because of their potential and quality. Here is a list of some of the best young players you can get on a budget in career mode.

Player

Position

Age

Overall rating

Price

Márton Dárdai (Hertha Berlin)

CDM

20

71

£3.3 million

Milos Kerkez (AZ Alkmaar)

CB

18

71

£3.6 million

Andreas Schjelderup (FC Nordsjaelland)

CAM

18

71

£3.8 million

Rasmus Højlund (Atalanta B.C)

ST

19

71

£3.9 million

Rayan Cherki (Olympique Lyon)

CAM

18

73

£6 million

Who are the best FIFA 23 RB Wonderkids?

Right backs are an essential part of any defence. Here is a list of the top young ones on FIFA.

Player

Rating

Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen)

82

Achraf Hakimi (PSG)

84

Reece James (Chelsea)

84

Trent Alexander Arnold (Liverpool)

85

Who are the best FIFA 23 CDM Wonderkids?

An excellent young defensive midfielder in career mode can unlock your team's growth potential. Here are some examples of the best on FIFA 23.

Player

Rating

Boubacar Kamara (Aston Villa)

80

Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid)

81

Declan Rice (West Ham)

84

Sandro Tonali (AC Milan)

84

Declan RIce with the Conference league trophy
Declan Rice poses with the 2022/23 UEFA Europa Conference League trophy after leading West Ham to a 2-1 win in the final against Fiorentina. Photo by Richard Heathcote
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Who are the best FIFA 23 ST Wonderkids?

Strikers are not only crucial players but also valuable strikers. Younger strikers tend to fetch more in the market as they approach their peaks. Here is a list of some of the best ones in FIFA 23.

Player

Rating

Mohamed Ali Cho (Real Sociedad)

72

João Pedro (Watford)

72

Benjamin Sesko (RB Salzburg)

74

Youssouf Moukoko (Borussia Dortmund)

75

Top 10 FIFA 23 Wonderkids

The list is not based only on the player's current in-game rating but also on their potential growth. It will focus mainly on FIFA 23 Wonderkids with real faces as opposed to the game-generated profiles. Despite their relatively young age, most of these players have already succeeded at club level.

10. Joško Gvardiol

Name

Joško Gvardiol

Club

RB Leipzig

Overall Rating

81

Potential Rating

89

Joško is arguably the best FIFA 23 CB Wonderkid. His performances at Salzburg and the Croatian national team have all left a lasting impression on fans and competitors, and he can be a defensive block for your FIFA 23 career mode.

Josko Gvardiol
Josko Gvardiol reacts during a Bundesliga match in 2023. Photo by Martin Rose
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9. Florian Wirtz

Name

Florian Wirtz

Club

Bayer Leverkusen

Overall Rating

82

Potential Rating

91

Aged only 19, Wirtz is considered Germany's next big thing. The attacking midfielder won the young player of the Season award for his performances in the 2022/23 Europa League season.

8. Yeremy Pino

Name

Yeremy Pino

Club

Villareal

Overall Rating

79

Potential Rating

88

Villareal and Spain national team forward Yeremi is one of the best young wingers on FIFA 23. He won the Europa League trophy with Villareal in 2022.

Yeremi Pino
Yeremi Pino of Villareal FC looks on during the 2022/23 La Liga Santander match between Villarreal CF and Cadiz CF at Estadio de la Ceramica. Photo by Aitor Alcalde Colomer
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7. Ansu Fati

Name

Ansu Fati

Club

Barcelona

Overall Rating

79

Potential Rating

90

Another product of Barcelona's famed La Masia youth system, 20-year-old Fati is also a regular with the Spain national team. Look out for his pace and clinical finishing in the game.

Ansu Fati
Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona controls the ball during the La Liga Santander match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at Camp Nou. Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images
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6. Pedri

Name

Pedri

Club

Barcelona

Overall Rating

85

Potential Rating

92

Pedri is the best among FIFA 23 Wonderkids who play the CM position. He plays for Barcelona and the Spain national team.

5. Bukayo Saka

Name

Bukayo Saka

Club

Arsenal

Overall Rating

82

Potential Rating

92

Bukayo has been sensational for Arsenal and England since debuting in 2018. His versatility means that he can play as a winger or fullback.

Bukayo Saka
Bukayo Saka during an Arsenal training session. Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC
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4. Gianluigi Donarumma

Name

Gianluigi Donarumma

Club

PSG

Overall Rating

88

Potential Rating

92

Gianluigi, or ' Gigi' as his fans call him is the best FIFA 23 Wonderkid in the GK position. He plays for PSG and the Italian national team, with whom he won the Euro 2020 championships.

Donarumma saving a shot in training
Donarumma during an Italian national team training session in June 2023. Photo by Claudio Villa
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3. Rodrygo

Name

Rodrygo

Club

Real Madrid

Overall Rating

81

Potential Rating

88

Brazilian forward Rodrygo is part of the young core of attackers being built by Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid. The 22-year-old is also a regular with the national team.

Rodrygo
Rodrygo of Real Madrid reacts during Real Madrid's final game of the 2022/23 season against Athletic Club at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. Photo by Florencia Tan Jun
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2. Vinicius Junior

Name

Vinicius Junior

Club

Brazil

Overall Rating

86

Potential Rating

92

Vinicius has been one of the best wingers in the world in the past two seasons. His raw pace and skill make him deadly for any of his opponents.

1. Erling Haaland

Name

Erling Braut Haaland

Club

Manchester City

Overall Rating

89

Potential Rating

94

Haaland's goalscoring prowess has been underlined by his prolific 2022/23 season with Manchester City. He has led the team to the EPL title and the FA Cup, as well as through a memorable Champions League campaign. Signing him on FIFA 23 guarantees your team plenty of attacking fluidity.

Haaland FA cup
Haaland celebrates after winning the 2022/23 FA Cup. Photo by Marc Atkins
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For these FIFA 23 Wonderkids, the ceiling is considered high for how the rest of their careers turn out in real life. They are practical foundations for building long-term success, especially in career mode.

FIFA 23 Wonderkids
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Steve Njuguna is a media professional with close to a decade of experience in the sports media industry. He has previously worked as a sports journalist with Bamba Sports TV, Vybez Radio and The Nairobian newspaper.